Key facts about Turn2us

Turn2us is an independent charity providing practical financial help

This page is designed to provide you with all the stats you may need to talk about poverty and our work. This will be updated regularly. If you need more information, please contact the Communications team at media@turn2us.org.uk.

National poverty

14.2 million people live in povert​y in the UK

8.4 million adults

4.5 million children

1.4 million pensioners

7.5 million people are in persistent poverty

9.9 million people living in poverty are in rented accommodation

At least 7.4 million people are in poverty despite living in working households

2.5 million people are just above the poverty line and a small change could push them below